Remote Grants Finance Analyst – Sponsored Programs

University of Texas; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Financial Analyst for the Office of Sponsored Projects to manage post-award funds and provide analytical support for LOC draws, receivables, refunds, and reconciliations. You will leverage reporting tools to improve accuracy and efficiency across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include trend/variance analysis, preparing draw reports, and ensuring proper fund placement while coordinating with university departments and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Experience in research administration or government/commercial accounting.
• Experience with cost allocations, large data sets, reporting.
• Ability to interpret grant/contract terms.
• Advanced Excel skills and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Funds Management for efficiency improvements.
• Conduct financial and operational analysis and reporting.
• Communicate issues and provide updates on receivables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Power Automate

Power Query

VBA/macros

Excel (advanced)

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Financial Analyst for the Office of Sponsored Projects to manage post-award funds and provide analytical support for LOC draws, receivables, refunds, and reconciliations. You will leverage reporting tools to improve accuracy and efficiency across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include trend/variance analysis, preparing draw reports, and ensuring proper fund placement while coordinating with university departments and external agencies.